A warrant was issued Wednesday for a former executive assistant of Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce.

The action came a day after the St. Joseph County prosecutor’s office authorized a charge of embezzlement against Deb Herring, 57, of Schoolcraft.

Investigators said Herring allegedly stole between $20,000 and $50,000 over a seven-year period, starting in 2007. She was dismissed earlier this year after the alleged improprieties were discovered.

It was not clear Wednesday if the warrant will be hand-delivered to Herring or if a notice to appear in court will be sent by certified mail.

Chamber director Christy Trammell declined to comment on the matter.

Chamber members, however, were emailed a two-paragraph letter Tuesday. It was signed, “from the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and President & CEO.”

The full content of the letter reads as follows: “Thanks to the due diligence of the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the President & CEO, a recent discovery was uncovered. This revealed that the Chamber had been compromised and trust was violated by a former employee. A unified Chamber is moving forward in a positive manner. The Chamber continues to make every effort to ensure we offer great services to our many dedicated members. We thank all of you for your continued support.”